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BUCK CREEK (RATHBUN LAKE) (IA), IA

Description

Buck Creek is located at beautiful Rathbun Lake, also known as Iowa's Ocean. Just 4.5 miles southwest of Moravia and 9 miles northwest of Centerville, the campground offers 42 electric campsites, 1 group picnic shelter, showers, restrooms, and dump stations located in the park. Activities include camping, fishing, boating, and swimming. A marina and a bait shop are located nearby. The Buck Creek Park is the ideal destination for family fun.
For more information,visit the Rathbun Lake web-site. Rathbun Lake web-site

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Dump Station
  • Electrical Plug On Site
  • Fee booth
  • Flush Toilet
  • Marina
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Pit Restroom
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Showers
  • Swimming

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. The swimming beach is not located in the campground loops. Please register for the campsite during booth hours, 8:00 - 10:00a.m. and 3:00 - 8:00p.m.

Getting There:

Buck Creek (Rathbun Lake) (IA)
20112 HWY J5T
Centerville IA 52544-8308

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.86278, -92.86778

From Centerville, IA: Travel 5 mi N on Hwy 5 to Hwy J-29 then 4 mi NW to Hwy J5T. Travel N 2 mi and follow signs to campground.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (641)724-3206